Story Pirates
333 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 days ago - ★★★★★ - 15.2K ratingsThe award-winning Story Pirates Podcast takes stories written by kids and turns them into sketch comedy and songs. Made up of talented comedians, songwriters, and frequent celebrity guests, the Story Pirates inspire kids to create, bringing laughter to kids and grownups of all ages with hilarious sketches, catchy original songs from all genres, and interviews with the creative geniuses behind the stories… kids!
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Episodes
A Cheesy Mystery
May 18, 2023 10:00 - 18 minutesIn most detective stories, we get to follow the adventures of hard-nosed private eyes who seem to be the smartest ones in the room. Today’s story, written by a 12-year-old from Texas named Maxiliano, is NOT like most detective stories.
Toast
May 11, 2023 10:00 - 18 minutesImagine waking up one morning and everything has changed. Or maybe not everything, but one specific thing has changed, and it’s…everywhere. What if that thing was…toast? That’s exactly what happens in today’s new story, written by a 10 year old from Wisconsin named Brayden.
Sassy and Her Saxophone
May 04, 2023 10:00 - 19 minutesHave you ever had the urge to play a musical instrument for all of the world to hear? If so, you’ll relate to today’s new story by an 11 year old from Massachusetts named Gabriella.
Story Creation Zone: Escape From Sharks with Rolo and Smitty - Preview
May 01, 2023 17:52 - 9 minutesGrab some paper and something to write or draw with, because in this preview of a brand new interactive bonus episode, Rolo guides listeners in creating thrilling, edge-of-your-seat stories. For the full episode, join Creator Club today and enjoy exclusive bonus episodes, ad-free versions of regular episodes, discounts and exclusive access to events with Story Pirates Podcast hosts. Grownups, go to storypirates.com/podcast to learn more.
Uncle Gramhog
April 27, 2023 10:00 - 17 minutesHave you ever had an extended family member that you really love, and you love when they come to visit, but then they do something really…unexpected? Like, they eat all your donuts? If so, you’re going to appreciate today’s new story, written by Molly and Aine, two 10 year olds from Ireland.
Smash Boom Best: Ghosts Vs. Zombies (feat. PETER!)
April 20, 2023 10:00 - 39 minutesToday we’re thrilled to share an episode from one of our favorite podcasts, Smash Boom Best. And guess what - it features our very own Peter! It’s GHOSTS vs. ZOMBIES! Peter battles comedian and host of Forever Ago, Joy Dolo, in this un-boo-lievable battle. Who will win? Ghoulish ghosts? Or zealous zombies? Lurch over to smashboom.org and vote for the spooky creature YOU think won!
DJ Squirm-a-Lot’s Spring Break Mixtape 2023
April 13, 2023 10:00 - 50 minutesSpring has sprung and so has another classic mixtape from the world’s most famous DJ who also happens to be a worm.
The Messed Up Pirate
April 06, 2023 10:00 - 19 minutesHave you ever felt out of place? Like a fish outta water? Like a square peg in a round hole? Or maybe, like a kind-hearted pirate in a sea of bloodthirsty swashbucklers? If so, you’ll relate to today’s new story, written by Lydia, a 10 year old from Rhode Island.
The Mutant and the Model
March 30, 2023 10:00 - 20 minutesArianna, a 12 year old from New Hampshire, brings us today’s new story about an out of this world fashion star bursting onto the scene.
Oh Rats!
March 23, 2023 10:00 - 17 minutesToday’s new story, by a 7 year old from New Jersey named Alexandra, explores the never-ending real estate struggles between mice and humans.
The Shoe Problem
March 16, 2023 10:00 - 20 minutesToday’s new story takes us to the Great Shoe Forest, where an ancient grudge between shoes and socks is brought to life by 6 year old Rowan from Pennsylvania. For more from the Story Pirates, visit storypirates.com/podcast
Ah, Save Me! The Entire Class Has a Crush On Me! Take Me Home Mommy, Take Me Home Daddy! (feat. Stephanie Hsu)
March 14, 2023 10:00 - 11 minutesIn honor of our good friend and longtime Story Pirate company member Stephanie Hsu’s Oscar nomination for ‘Everything Everywhere All At Once,’ we present a previously unreleased Early Years live recording from February 2013 of a legendary story written by a 2nd grader from Virginia named Erica. In it, Stephanie stars as a peculiar girl named Colorado Michigan. Enjoy, listeners, and congratulations, Steph! We love you!
Don’t Send a Popcorn Kernel into Space
March 09, 2023 11:00 - 19 minutesThis week, we bring you a story about smart technology that’s, perhaps, a bit too smart for its own good written by a 9 year old from Texas named Seamus. For more from the Story Pirates, visit storypirates.com/podcast
The Gift That Never Stops Giving
March 02, 2023 11:00 - 16 minutesThis week, we bring you a story about finding the right gift for someone special in your life. Or rather, the right gifts (plus infinity). Brought to you by a 9 year old from California named Malina. For more from the Story Pirates, visit storypirates.com/podcast
Detective Kathren Cat
February 23, 2023 11:00 - 18 minutesThis week, we bring you a mystery story about the disappearance of a pretty precious popstar poster, written by a 10 year old from Texas named Veda. For more from the Story Pirates, visit storypirates.com/podcast
Why To Respect Your Elders
February 16, 2023 11:00 - 20 minutesSeason 5 may be over, but the Story Pirates are not going away! Until the debut of season 6 later this year, we are releasing a brand new story every week. This week, we bring you a story about the terrifying truth behind a common phrase, written by a 10 year old from Oregon named Ryan. For more from the Story Pirate, visit storypirates.com/podcast
Announcement: We’re Not Going Away/Peter’s Imaginary Vacation
February 09, 2023 11:00 - 14 minutesSeason 5 may be over, but the Story Pirates are not going away! Starting Thursday, 2/16, we’re releasing a brand new story every week until the debut of season 6 later this year. Listen for all the details after Peter goes on a LENGTHY imaginary vacation to make up for the one he’s not getting in real life.
The Dancing Cupcake/The Portals (feat. Sara Bareilles and Mykal-Michelle Harris)
February 02, 2023 11:00 - 39 minutesIn part 2 of our season finale, the Story Pirates execute an elaborate heist to save their ship from Henrietta Hudson (Mykal-Michelle Harris), the biggest name in NYC tow trucks. Featuring two new stories: “The Dancing Cupcake,” a song about a cupcake who wants to dance in your house, sung by special guest Sara Bareilles and written by Violet, a 9 year old from Pennsylvania, and “The Portals,” a story about the challenges of running a retail store that deals in time and space, written by a 6 ...
Old Man Homer/The Very Grown Up Place (feat. members of Mipso and Jess McKenna)
January 26, 2023 11:00 - 32 minutesIn part 1 of our thrilling season finale, the only thing that stands between the Story Pirates and a return home to their native NYC is the dastardly Silica Googenheim (Jess McKenna). Featuring two new stories: “Old Man Homer,” a song about time travel, photography and connecting with old relatives that features members of Mipso (Jacob Sharp, Joseph Terrell and Libby Rodenbough), by Lucy, a 7 year old from New Mexico, and “The Very Grown Up Place,” a song about what happens when ‘bring your c...
!Beard Quest!/The New Class Pet (feat. Zoe Jarman)
January 19, 2023 11:00 - 38 minutesThe Story Pirates get a visit from their dentist (Zoe Jarman). Featuring two new stories: “!Beard Quest!”, an action-packed adventure about a beard desperate to return to the Greek god he belongs to, written by James, an 11 year old from the UK, and “The New Class Pet,” the chronicle of one class’ mission to name their new guinea pig, written by an 8 year old from Ohio named Noel.
Why You Should Never Feed a Potato Chip to a Kangaroo/The Never Ending Story Story
January 12, 2023 11:00 - 40 minutesMeghan creates a tech company for Nimene’s inventions. Featuring two new stories: “Why You Should Never Feed a Potato Chip to a Kangaroo,” a cautionary tale about marsupials' quest for world domination, written by Tyson, an 11 year old from Utah, and “The Never Ending Story Story,” a mind-blowing trip down the rabbit hole of storytelling itself, written by a 13 year old from Washington named Maggie. For more from the Story Pirates, visit storypirates.com/podcast
Fixed-up Fairy Tales: The Live Stream - Preview
January 05, 2023 11:00 - 9 minutesIn this preview of a brand new bonus series, ‘Fixed-Up Fairy Tales,’ kid authors take the most beloved fairy tales of all time and make them their own. Featuring a brand new story, “The Live Stream,” written by Jordynn, an 11 year old from Colorado. For the full episode, join Creator Club today and enjoy exclusive bonus episodes, ad-free versions of regular episodes, discounts and exclusive access to events with Story Pirates Podcast hosts. Grownups, go to storypirates.com/podcast to learn more.
Imagication: Happy New Year - Preview
December 29, 2022 11:00 - 13 minutesIn this preview of a brand new episode of Imagication, Peter’s Australian accent rarely wavers as he guides listeners through a very special creative visualization exercise to celebrate the new year. So sit back, relax, and get ready to take your imagination on a vacation! For the full episode, join Creator Club today and enjoy exclusive bonus episodes, ad-free versions of regular episodes, discounts and exclusive access to events with Story Pirates Podcast hosts. Grownups, go to storypirates...
Story Creation Zone: Make Your Own Holiday Cards with Peter and Nimene - Preview
December 19, 2022 11:00 - 7 minutesMake a holiday card for someone special in your life with this handy activity from Nimene and Peter. For the full episode, join Creator Club today and enjoy exclusive bonus episodes, ad-free versions of regular episodes, discounts and exclusive access to events with Story Pirates Podcast hosts. Grownups, go to storypirates.com/podcast to learn more.
The Hanukkah Ghost/The Dragon That Just Wanted Hair (feat. Seth Meyers)
December 15, 2022 11:00 - 36 minutesSports agent Chip McFoddlesworth (Seth Meyers) discovers Lee and Peter have an aptitude for the game of dirtball. Featuring two new stories: “The Hanukkah Ghost,” a song about a spooky holiday gathering, written by Raia, a 7 year old from Illinois, and “The Dragon That Just Wanted Hair,” a story about a follically challenged beast who yearns for luscious locks, written by a 9 year old from Pennsylvania named Avalon. For more Story Pirates, visit storypirates.com/podcast
The Story of King Pineapple/Stonecliffs! (feat. Abby Trott)
December 08, 2022 11:00 - 38 minutesThe Story Pirates meet an underground restaurateur (Abby Trott) who serves a rare delicacy. Featuring two new stories: “The Story of King Pineapple,” the story of a disposed royal who must reclaim their birthright from an evil farmer, written by Chloe and Iris, two sisters from California, and “Stonecliffs!”, a story about a kingdom with too much cake, written by two siblings from Singapore named Lyra and Ralph. For more from the Story Pirates, visit storypirates.com/podcast
Zombie Pups/The Particular Pigeon (feat. Stephanie Park)
December 01, 2022 11:00 - 33 minutesThe Story Pirates have a spa day. Featuring two new stories: “Zombie Pups,” a thriller of a tune about a dog owner (Stephanie Park) who battles undead canines, written by Lily, an 8 year old from Illinois, and “The Particular Pigeon,” a story about a strange and rebellious pigeon who shows everyone how to be brave, written by a 7 year old from Hawaii named Gus. For more from the Story Pirates, visit storypirates.com/podcast
Arts Educators Save the World (feat. Cecily Strong)
November 28, 2022 20:50 - 48 minutesExecutive produced by Story Pirates Studios, we’re proud to share another episode of Arts Educators Save The World, a show for gronwups who believe in arts education. In this episode, Cecily Strong talks with an important arts mentor from her life. If you like it, you can hear more episodes right now by visiting artseducatorspodcast.com or find it wherever you listen to podcasts.
DJ Squirm-a-Lot’s Thanksgiving Mixtape 2022
November 22, 2022 11:00 - 47 minutesThe world’s greatest DJ who is also a worm returns to help provide the soundtrack to your holiday travels!
Too Many T-Rexes/The Opera (It's Not Boring This Time!)
November 17, 2022 11:00 - 37 minutesEric and Nimene enter the Underground Racing Invitational. Featuring two new stories: “Too Many T-Rexes,” a story about an unfortunate man in a town with too many apex predators, written by Leo, a 7 year old from Washington, and “The Opera (It’s Not Boring This Time!),” the story of an extraterrestrial girl who foils an evil plot, written by a 9 year old from California named Layla. For more from the Story Pirates, visit storypirates.com/podcast
Bugs and Daffy’s Thanksgiving Road Trip
November 14, 2022 20:22 - 30 minutesThanksgiving is right around the corner, so what better time to listen or re-listen to this very special, 4-episode, Story Pirates-produced podcast, starring Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck! Make this show a holiday tradition for your family by listening together and trying to spot the different Story Pirates’ voices throughout! Listen and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts, or click here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/looney-tunes-presents-bugs-daffys-thanksgiving-road-trip/id1596374859
I Don’t Think So Day/The Squirrel Astronaut (feat. Kimmy Shields)
November 10, 2022 11:00 - 40 minutesRachel and her beach pigs stumble upon an idyllic, underground small town and a very welcoming ambassador (Kimmy Shields). Featuring two new stories: “I Don’t Think So Day,” a story about a very frustrating new holiday, written by Luna, an 8 year old from California, and “The Squirrel Astronaut,” the tale of a brave rodent’s trip to outer space, written by a 12 year old from Georgia named Donovan. For more from the Story Pirates, visit storypirates.com/podcast
Story Creation Zone: Make a Mystery with Baby With a Mustache - Preview
November 07, 2022 11:00 - 9 minutesGrab some paper and something to write or draw with, because in this preview of a brand new interactive bonus episode, Baby With a Mustache, the best detective who happens to be on the Story Pirates ship at the moment, guides listeners in creating a setting for their very own mystery story. For the full episode, join Creator Club today and enjoy exclusive bonus episodes, ad-free versions of regular episodes, discounts and exclusive access to events with Story Pirates Podcast hosts. Grownups, ...
A Barking Election/The Always Lost Werewolf (feat. Erika Henningsen)
November 03, 2022 10:00 - 36 minutesRolo is (almost) driven to madness by a spot. Featuring two new stories: “A Barking Election,” a rousing song about an inspiring mayoral candidate (Erika Henningsen) who runs against an incumbent pooch, written by Brody, a 10 year old from California, and “The Always Lost Werewolf,” about a pun-loving lycanthrope who just wants to get where he’s going, written by Petra, age 7, and Vaughn, age 5, from New York. For more from the Story Pirates, visit storypirates.com/podcast
Spooky Season: The Ghost?
October 27, 2022 10:00 - 13 minutesThe Story Pirates Podcast is off this week, so we present to you this brand new bonus episode! In it, Story Pirate Eric interviews a ghost to help decide what Eric should be for Halloween. Featuring one of our favorite spooky stories from the archives, “Every Midnight I Turn Into a Wolf,” by an 11 year old from Washington named Maren. For 2 more episodes of Spooky Season and lots more bonus content, plus ad-free versions of new episodes and special events featuring podcast hosts, join Creator...
How Do You Scare a Mermaid?/Chickening (feat. Busy Philipps)
October 20, 2022 10:00 - 33 minutesA new restaurant gets ready to open with a nervous proprietor (Busy Philipps). Featuring two new stories: “How Do You Scare a Mermaid?”, a song about one narrator’s startling obsession, written by Lainey, a 9 year old from Wisconsin, and “Chickening,” a story about the newest craze to sweep the nation, written by an 11 year old from Maryland named Camilo. For more from the Story Pirates, visit storypirates.com/podcast
Now We’re Cooking With Butter/The Town of Snake Therapists (feat. Josh Radnor)
October 13, 2022 10:00 - 35 minutesThe Story Pirates accidentally wake an ancient, slumbering underground monster (Josh Radnor). Featuring two new stories: “Now We’re Cooking With Butter,” a game show where contestants have to cook food with only one ingredient, written by Oliver, a 10 year old from Pennsylvania, and “The Town of Snake Therapists,” the strange tale of a town ruled by reptiles you can share your problems with, written by a 14 year old from California named Freya. For more from the Story Pirates, visit storypira...
Story Pirates Radio: OctoNation with Warren Carlyle
October 10, 2022 10:00 - 9 minutesStory Pirates Radio host Andrew takes listener questions for Warren Carlye, the founder and CEO of OctoNation, a nonprofit that works to inspire wonder of the ocean by educating the world about octopuses. Listen to Story Pirates Radio every Saturday and Sunday at 11am ET at storypirates.com/radio
I Never Knew Tacos Were So Good!/Goats To Go
October 06, 2022 10:00 - 38 minutesIt’s harvest season for the Story Pirates and Lee plans a huge feast. Featuring two new stories: “I Never Knew Tacos Were So Good,” a story about one dog’s relentless pursuit to make her best bunny friend try a new food, written by Annabelle, a 10 year old from Florida, and “Goats To Go,” a story about a peculiar business that specializes in goaten wanderlust, written by a 10 year old from Massachusetts named Charlie. For more from the Story Pirates, visit storypirates.com/podcast
Fainting/Madame Louis Garbatolle (feat. Jessica Lowe)
September 29, 2022 10:00 - 37 minutesThe Story Pirates encounter their very first tarot tarantula (Jessica Lowe). Featuring two new stories: “Fainting,” a story about a talking hotel room, written by Joseph, a 10 year old from New York, and “Madame Louis Garbotolle,” a story about two idiosyncratic siblings who learn to love each other, written by a 13 year old from California named Emmy. For more from the Story Pirates, visit storypirates.com/news
The Left Side of Time/The New Food: Fitix vs. Mosquito (feat. Oscar Montoya)
September 22, 2022 10:00 - 36 minutesPeter and Lee discover an ancient cookie temple and its guardian (Oscar Montoya). Featuring two new stories: “The Left Side of Time,” a trippy journey through the far reaches of the imagination, written by Mira, an 11 year old from Tennessee, and “The New Food: Fitix vs. Mosquito,” two wacky stories that are smushed into one, written by a 6 year old from Iowa named Bennett. For more from the Story Pirates, visit storypirates.com/podcast
Brain Pirates/Camel Humps
September 15, 2022 10:00 - 40 minutesSiegfried the Orange, brave Viking warrior, explores another side of himself. Featuring two new stories: “Brain Pirates,” a story about the what happens when the voices in your head are swashbuckling problem-solvers, written by Niko, an 8 year old from North Carolina, and “Camel Humps,” the story of how a camel lost and regained his most important attribute, written by a 5 year old from Oregon named Paloma. For more from the Story Pirates, visit storypirates.com/podcast
DJ Squirm-a-Lot’s Back to School Mixtape 2022
September 05, 2022 10:00 - 53 minutesDJ Squirm-a-Lot heads back to school with a selection of his hottest end-of-summer tracks! Also today, a brand new bonus episode of the Inside Story is available for Creator Club members on the exclusive Creator Club podcast feed. To join Creator Club and get access to exclusive bonus episodes, ad-free versions of regular episodes and more, visit storypirates.com/podcast
The Test/The Case of the Spilling Hot Chocolate (feat. Fergie L. Philippe)
September 01, 2022 10:00 - 35 minutesRolo and Smitty’s secret past is revealed. Featuring two new stories: “The Test,” a song about a high stakes rhyming competition with the best rapper in class (Fergie L. Philippe), written by Mason, a 10 year old from Wisconsin, and “The Case of the Spilling Hot Chocolate,” a story about one family’s terrible curse, written by an 8 year old from California named Andres. For more from the Story Pirates, visit storypirates.com/podcast
Introducing: Arts Educators Save the World (feat. Lin-Manuel Miranda and Robert Lopez)
August 29, 2022 10:00 - 43 minutesExecutive produced by Story Pirates Studios, we’re proud to introduce Arts Educators Save the World, a brand new show for grownups who believe in arts education. We’re so excited to share episode 1 with you, which features an interview with Lin-Manuel Miranda (Hamilton) and Robert Lopez (Frozen, Book of Mormon). If you like it, you can hear episode 2 right now by visiting artseducatorspodcast.com or find it wherever you listen to podcasts.
Alf the Alligator's Tea Night/The Journey
August 25, 2022 10:00 - 39 minutesThe Story Pirates record solo podcasts. Featuring two new stories: “Alf the Alligator’s Tea Night,” a story about an unreliable narrator who ruins a fancy alligator’s big night, written by Liam, a 10 year old from Wisconsin, and “The Journey,” the tale of a family who sticks together through a series of harrowing adventures, written by 6 year old from Washington named Marley. For more from the Story Pirates, visit storypirates.com/podcast
A Little Girl Was Feeling Blue/Cicada Party (feat. Ryan Gaul)
August 18, 2022 10:00 - 33 minutesA shady salesman (Ryan Gaul) tries to sell the Story Pirates some sunshine in a box. Featuring two new stories: “A Little Girl Was Feeling Blue,” a song about a girl who learns to honor her feelings, written by Evie, a 6 year old from Washington, and “Cicada Party,” a story about the biggest bug party that happens every 17 years, written by a 5 year old from New Jersey named Johnny. For more from the Story Pirates, visit storypirates.com/podcast
Story Creation Zone: Map Drawing with Siegfried- Preview
August 15, 2022 10:00 - 8 minutesGrab some paper and something to draw with, because in this preview of a brand new interactive bonus episode, Siegfried the Orange, brave Viking adventurer, guides listeners in drawing a totally epic map of an imaginary place. For the full episode, join Creator Club today and enjoy exclusive bonus episodes, ad-free versions of regular episodes, discounts and exclusive access to events with Story Pirates Podcast hosts. Grownups, go to storypirates.com/podcast to learn more.
The Dangerous Plumbers/The Bike That Is a Car
August 11, 2022 10:00 - 39 minutesThe Story Pirates create an extremely popular underground car wash. Featuring two new stories: “The Dangerous Plumbers,” a harrowing tale about who NOT to hire to fix a clog, written by Julian, an 8 year old from New York, and “The Bike That Is a Car,” a story about the greatest transportation invention of all time, written by a 6 year old from Toronto named Aliyah. For more from the Story Pirates, visit storypirates.com/news
The Mismatched Puzzle Piece/The Sad Queen (feat. Cecily Strong)
August 04, 2022 10:00 - 38 minutesA professional glassblower (Cecily Strong) discovers Eric’s natural talent and tries to convince him to go pro. Featuring two new stories: “The Mismatched Puzzle Piece,” a song about a backwards journey through the alphabet, written by Olivia, a 7 year old from Colorado, and “The Sad Queen,” the story of a queen and her court who learn to appreciate all their subjects, written by a 7 year old from Florida named Arjun. For more from the Story Pirates, visit storypirates.com/podcast